The relationship between IQ and delinquency has three theoretical relationships: a direct relationship between IQ and delinquency, with IQ directly affecting delinquency; no relationship between IQ and delinquency, with a possible third variable...

"Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Master of Science In Criminal Justice."; Thesis advisor: Shamir Ratansi.; M.S.,Central Connecticut State University,,2013.; Includes bibliographical references (leaves 51-52).

Infectious disease rates are ten times more prevalent in state prison systems than in the United State's general population. Rates of HIV infection are eight to twenty times higher in the incarcerated population than the general population. Twenty...

This exploratory study examined the psychometric properties of, and relationship between, two scales: The Criminogenic Thinking Profile (CTP) and the Belief Scale. The CTP is an instrument designed to assess thought patterns associated with...

Photo lineups in the State of Connecticut are currently comprised of eight suspect photographs. Connecticut’s use of eight photos is grounded in the belief that more photos will reduce the number of misidentifications. This study compared the use...

To some individuals, gambling is a harmless pastime and a form of entertainment, but for others, pathological gambling (PG) can develop with devastating consequences. The purpose of this study was to assess the correlation between criminal thinking...

Alcohol affects individuals physically, mentally, and emotionally. Little work has been done to investigate a possible link between alcoholism and anger. The purpose of this research study was an attempt to determine if alcohol dependence had an...

The occupation of police officer is a profession with many unique characteristics. Research on police work has shown that officers are continuously exposed to threats, must maintain a constant vigilance against crime, feel as if they must be in...

"Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Master of Science in Criminal Justice."; Thesis Advisor: Reginald Simmons.; M.S.,Central Connecticut State University,,2013.; Includes bibliographical references (leaves 31-34).

This exploratory study proposes to examine if the amount of contact an incarcerated mother has with her children influences her recidivism rate upon discharge. A survey was administered to female ex-offenders with children that addressed how much...

Contrary to the accepted justifications for the use of detention, research suggests that decision-makers often use detention for the purposes of storage, punishment, and protection of children. The current research examines the influence of legal...

Determining what exactly "works" as far as rehabilitating offenders, particularly women with dual diagnosis (i.e., mental health and substance abuse), can be a difficult task. Recent research has turned its focus to looking at the effects of both...